I guess I’ve been under a rock the past six months as I didn’t know until today that Giant Bicycles rider, Tara Llanes, suffered a serious spinal cord injury on September 1, 2007 at the Jeep King of the Mountain race in Beaver Creek, CO. Wow… I can’t believe I hadn’t heart about this before.
Tara is one of the most prolific women mountain bike racers and has been a huge part of the sport for years. I wish her well in her recovery from this devastating injury. No doubt her spirit and drive will get her back up and walking again. I truly hope for a full recovery.
You can check out www.tarallanesracing.com to see her accomplishments and adventures over the years.
Donate to Tara’s Recovery Fund
Tara is facing huge medical bills and I’m sure she could use any support and good vibes we can send her. Visit the following site to send her a message, donate to her recovery fund, or purchase products that support her recovery.
Donate: www.tarallanesroadtorecovery.com